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Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute

For students

A place to grow

We aim to empower and prepare all students with an entrepreneurial mindset while fostering a dynamic community alongside our startups and partners. Through various opportunities, such as events, job opportunities and mentoring sessions, you willbe able to deepen your knowledge and gain practical experience in entrepreneurship. Whether you’re looking to launch or scale your own business or pursue a career in a startup or tech company, we are committed to ensuring that your time at Nova SBE equips you with the skills, tools, and network necessary to achieve your goals.

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Master's student

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Bachelor's Student

Benefits for students:

A hub for innovation

The Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute provides a welcoming and dynamic environment, inspiring students to develop ideas and perform at their best.

Guidance along the way

We are committed to helping you reach your highest ambitions. Our continuous programs (check out them below) offer all the tools and support for aspiring entrepreneurs need.

Real-world experience

Through our programs, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with real startups, gaining valuable and exciting hands-on work experience.

Extra support

You can bring your projects into the classroom and collaborate with fellow students to advance them. Additionally, you can use your project as the foundation for a thesis, giving you dedicated time to further develop it.

Our Programs

A five-week internship experience in which Nova SBE’s students support a startup in a specific challenge. Startups and students form a mutually beneficial partnership: startups receive expert assistance in tackling key challenges, while students gain practical experience and develop essential entrepreneurial skills. This uniquely immersive experience will provide all the tools, resources, and network needed for students and startups to succeed.

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The Makers in the Making student acceleration journey is our dynamic, annual initiative designed to ignite and empower student entrepreneurs eager to launch or scale their businesses. Packed with hands-on workshops, thrilling pitching sessions, exclusive matchmaking opportunities, and vibrant networking events, it offers an exciting year of growth and innovation.

If you’re passionate about entrepreneurship but unsure where to begin, have an idea you’d like feedback on, are considering a work project, or need assistance with any other topic, feel free to reach out! Knock on our door, or schedule a quick meeting with us here.

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Shaping the World by Innonexus is an EU-funded initiative that fosters student-driven innovation for sustainable solutions to global challenges. In partnership with Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, the program provides mentorship, funding, and a collaborative network to help participants develop impactful projects, culminating in a final showcase.

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The MIEI Bootcamp, hosted by the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, is an intensive, hands-on program for students in the Master in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MIEI) at Nova SBE. Over several days, participants collaborate with mentors and industry experts to turn innovative ideas into actionable business solutions. Through workshops, pitch sessions, and project development, students gain practical skills in strategy, product development, and business modeling.

The bootcamp also offers invaluable networking opportunities, connecting students with a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem of investors, founders, and experts. It’s a dynamic experience designed to prepare future entrepreneurs for success in a fast-paced, innovation-driven market.

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The Westmond Innovation Program offers an exclusive, hands-on bootcamp for students in the Master’s in Management interested in the area of expertise in Hospitality & Customer Experience. Over five intensive days, participants will enhance their innovation mindset and toolkit while tackling real-world challenges through an engaging innovation challenge path that encompasses problem definition, ideation, market validation, and a final Solution/Pitch competition.

The program features over ten workshops and talks led by industry professionals, alongside access to 10+ mentors who provide valuable feedback, equipping students with the skills and insights needed to seize innovation opportunities in their field.

Further information about the area of expertise in Hospitality & customer experience can be found here.

Programs

Stream in Entrepreneurship

This program equips students to launch ventures, innovate within companies, and work with startups. You’ll assess business ideas, create value-driven models, and bring projects to life with support from the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute, led by Executive Director Professor Euclides Major, and a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Key features include:

- Core Courses like Entrepreneurial Strategy and Applied Entrepreneurship.
- Electives in Business Model Innovation, Venture Capital, and Innovation Management.
- Field Labs, Mentoring, and Networking Events for hands-on experience.

With a track record of success, including startups like Indie Campers, this stream provides the skills and network to thrive in the entrepreneurial world.

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Entrepreneurship Experience Booklet

Nova SBE offers a wide range of opportunities for entrepreneurs, making it challenging to navigate and fully take advantage of everything available.

To help you make the most of your entrepreneurial journey at the school, we've compiled these experiences into a booklet designed to guide you in shaping your path.

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